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5.4avg / 10

Newton County School District

School District · Covington, Georgia

Students: 18,886
Teachers (FTE): 1,220

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

22

14 elem, 5 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

18,886

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#162 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,013

$115 vs Georgia median

District size

18,886 students

Much larger than Georgia median

The short answer

Newton County ranks #162 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Newton County's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Newton County Theme School at Ficquett (8.5/10), Oak Hill Elementary School (7.1/10), and Veterans Memorial Middle School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett

Rates 8.5/10 despite 42% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Newton County schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Mansfield Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +13.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Newton County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Newton County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Newton County Theme School at Ficquett8.5 / 10
2Oak Hill Elementary School7.1 / 10
3Veterans Memorial Middle School6.7 / 10
4Livingston Elementary School6.7 / 10
5Rocky Plains Elementary School6.3 / 10
6Cousins Middle School6.3 / 10
7South Salem Elementary School6.1 / 10
8West Newton Elementary School6.0 / 10
9Newton High School5.4 / 10
10Mansfield Elementary School5.3 / 10

See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Newton County

Newton County is a Covington, Georgia school district serving 22 schools.The district educates 18,886 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. District-level spending was $14,013 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Newton County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Newton County Theme School at Ficquett, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Newton County students show an average math proficiency of 42.8% and ELA proficiency of 49.8%.

The district includes 14 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Newton County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency42.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency49.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Newton County with test data.

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Covington
Total Enrollment
18,886
Teachers (FTE)
1,220
District spending per student
$14,013NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Newton County?

Newton County has 22 schools in total — 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Newton County?

The average composite rating for Newton County is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Newton County?

Newton County's district-level spending was $14,013 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Newton County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Newton County is 15.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Newton County?

Newton County Theme School at Ficquett is the highest-rated school in Newton County with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Newton County?

Across schools in Newton County with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Newton County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Newton County has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
42.8%
ELA Proficiency
49.8%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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